# Swaplings — Swap, Match & Score Big!

> Swap, Match & Score Big! (iPhone/iPad app by Isam Naimi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swaplings/id6759116542 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isam Naimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876780255)
- Category: Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-03-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swaplings/id6759116542/reviews.md

## What is Swaplings?

Swaplings is a colorful, fast-paced match puzzle game where you swipe to swap shapes on an 8x8 board, trigger powerful effects, and chase huge scores before time runs out.

Now expanded and upgraded with major new features:

FEATURES

9 unique shape types with vivid visuals and smooth swipe controls
15 progressive levels (up to Eternal), with deeper long-term progression
Solo Mode and Duel Mode (you vs device on the same phone)
Smart Duel AI with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty
Combo and power systems:
Match 4 to create line power pieces
Match 5 to create super power pieces
Swap power pieces together for combined effects
Best-move hint system after inactivity, with clear pulse + heartbeat cue
In-game pause/resume support (including interruption-friendly flow)
First-run quick tutorial and full in-app guide page
Audio & feedback controls:
Separate toggles for music, sound effects, and haptic shake
Background music options (built-in tracks + custom files from device)
Reduced Motion / Performance mode for smoother play on older devices
Local progress saving with clear separation between Solo and Duel stats
100% FREE — NO ADS, NO IN-APP PURCHASES

Completely free with no hidden costs
No advertisements — ever
No internet required for gameplay
Privacy-first design
Easy to learn, hard to master.
How far can you climb in Swaplings?


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-03-06

Version 2.0.0 brings a major gameplay and quality upgrade to Swaplings.

What’s New:

New Duel Mode (you vs device) with separate duel progress and scoring
Opponent AI improvements with selectable difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard
Better move intelligence for hints and AI (best-move scanning)
New first-run quick tutorial + full in-app Guide page
Added Pause/Resume support for smoother interruption handling
Added Reduced Motion / Performance mode for older devices
Enhanced power-piece behavior and effects, including improved super activation logic
New visual feedback polish for combos, effects, and board interactions
Hint system upgraded with stronger visual pulse and heartbeat sound cue
Music and audio controls improved:
Separate toggles for music, effects, and haptic feedback
Built-in track selection + custom background music files
Better persistence of selected music across app sessions/screens
Updated app branding and UI polish across key screens
Improved data controls:
Clear Local Data now resets score/progress while preserving name/music settings
Portrait-oriented gameplay and broad stability/performance refinements
Internal refactor and file organization for better maintainability
Thanks for playing Swaplings!

### 1.3.1 — 2026-02-27

In this update, we've supercharged the matching experience! Enjoy wildly smooth and responsive drag-and-drop swapping, alongside explosive new visual effects and satisfying board shake animations when you complete a level. Discover the new Heart shape, use powerful new boosts, take advantage of our newly added hint system, and customize your background music settings. We've also squashed bugs and optimized audio performance under the hood for a flawless gaming experience.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-02-25

In this update, we've made Swaplings even better!
-  Smoother Gameplay: Enjoy new fluid drag-and-swap animations that make matching pieces feel incredibly responsive.
-  Music Settings: Custom background music choices will now correctly save and persist between sessions. 
-  Game Engine Tweaks: Fixed an issue where the timer could occasionally freeze, and updated the combo text animations.
-  UI Polish: Updated the loading splash screen and streamlined the game board settings.
-  Under-the-hood performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-02-22

What's New in Version 1.2.0: We’ve been working hard to make Swaplings even better! Here’s what’s new in this update: 
• Custom Soundtracks: You can now select and play your own background music straight from your device while you play! 
• New Levels Added: Keep the fun going with brand-new, challenging levels to test your skills. 
• Achievements System: Your hard work pays off! Earn exciting new awards as you reach milestones and complete challenges. 
• Enhanced UI: We've polished the interface for a smoother, sleeker, and more enjoyable gaming experience. 
• Bug fixes and performance improvements to keep the game running flawlessly.

Update now and keep matching!

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-20

Welcome to Swaplings Version 1.1.0! 
In this update, we have focused on enhancing your gameplay experience and adding exciting new features:
• New Pause Feature: You can now pause your game at any time! Take a break without losing your progress or time.
• Achievement Celebrations: The game now recognizes and celebrates your major in-game achievements with fun visual overlays.
• General UI enhancements and minor bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Thank you for playing Swaplings!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-03-06.*
